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A Contemporary Yoga Hub for Holistic Living

Authors:
Yi Jiang, Xinran Shen
A Contemporary Yoga Hub for Holistic Living

Project in-detail

Set within a wooded landscape, the project is envisioned as a contemporary yoga hub that fosters wellness, mindfulness, and community connection. The design aims to support well-being through architecture that remains closely attuned to the surrounding ecosystem.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with reclaimed materials to reduce environmental impact.
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Features an elevated foundation to preserve local ecosystem integrity.
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Incorporates multiple courtyards for natural light and ventilation.
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Utilizes cross-laminated timber panels for structural efficiency.
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Designed with a bent A-frame to enhance visual connection with nature.

Located within a forested setting, this wellness retreat is designed to promote a lifestyle centered on well-being, reflection, and environmental awareness. The layout combines generous communal spaces with quieter zones for personal retreat, creating a balanced environment for both group activity and individual mindfulness.

Spatial Flow and Programmatic Clarity

At the heart of the retreat is an open-plan yoga studio that extends onto outdoor terraces through large sliding doors and expansive windows. The architecture encourages a fluid rhythm of movement and stillness, with flexible interior spaces arranged to support varied activities throughout the day. Communal areas and private rooms are organized to maintain a sense of openness while allowing for moments of retreat.

Material Strategy and Landscape Integration

Channeled timber cladding defines the exterior, offering durability and a contextual response to the wooded surroundings. Inside, reclaimed wood adds texture and warmth while reinforcing the project’s sustainable intent. The structure is lightly elevated to minimize site impact and preserve native vegetation. A sloped roof allows for effective rainwater management and admits natural light into key interior spaces, contributing to both performance and atmosphere. Through its spatial clarity and material restraint, the project offers a grounded, responsive setting for wellness and quiet connection to place.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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The MICROHOME 10 competition invites participants to submit visionary designs for off-grid, modular microhomes that push the limits of sustainable, small-scale living. Organised by Buildner in partnership with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this tenth edition sets the challenge of designing a dwelling for two people within a maximum floor area of 25 m², encouraging bold solutions adaptable to any urban or rural location. The competition continues Buildner’s mission to foster innovative approaches to compact, energy-efficient housing that can address pressing global challenges.

This year’s edition offers a generous total prize fund of €100,000, including the Kingspan Award for designs that integrate high-performance Kingspan products and the Hapi Homes Award for a project selected for real-world construction. In addition to cash prizes, the winners gain international exposure through Buildner’s media partnerships, publications, and a dedicated MICROHOME magazine, further amplifying their ideas to the wider architectural community.

Key dates for MICROHOME 10 include the closing date for registration on 25 September 2025, the submission deadline on 29 October 2025 (11:59 p.m. London time), and the announcement of winners on 9 December 2025. These milestones ensure participants have clear timelines to develop and present their concepts, with early registration discounts available to support students and emerging designers worldwide.

MICROHOME

Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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